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Alvin Blue Sr.

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Professional equipment operator seeking stable, progressive company offering career growth through proven performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler

Ball Corporation
Glendale, AZ
10.2023 - Current

I operate forklift and coordinate products including raw materials, scrap, finished goods, packaging materials, chemicals and other supplies. I inspect aluminum for proper quality standards and customer specifications. I communicate with production operators to feed the production lines (7). Also, I unload pallets/slip sheets/top frames for the production lines. I restock our warehouse inventory with new product. I adhere to strict job safety practices and policies including PPE and emergency procedures, etc.

Equipment Operator

City of Glendale
Glendale , AZ
03.2016 - 10.2023

I operated heavy and specialized equipment (e.g. street sweeper, one-man sanitation truck, 40 yard container, truck and trailer). I operated brush tractor with grapple buckets and hand load rear-loaders, balers, sorting lines, crane trucks and forklifts. I performed safety checks on my equipment. I performed routine maintenance and minor repairs (i.e. cleaning, fueling, checking/adding oil, filling radiator and checking tire pressure). Other minor maintenance included adjusting/replacing gutter brooms, conveyor belts and pick-up brooms. When street sweeping, I filled water tanks and regulated valves controlling water supply. I trained all street sweepers. I also trained the bulk trash new hires. I performed other related duties including working COG public events (e.g. Super Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and Chocolate Festival).

Delivery Driver

Bon Suisse, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
04.2015 - 02.2016

I prepared, coordinated and executed daily routes. I loaded/unloaded products with forklifts & electric pallet jacks from/to trucks. I handled customer questions/concerns, sold additional products and collected monies. My commercial delivery routes were throughout AZ including Flagstaff, Lake Havasu and Tucson. I completed pre & post trip documentation (including DOT log, when applicable).

Route Sales Representative

Nestle – Arrowhead division
Phoenix, AZ
06.2012 - 04.2015

I prepared daily am paperwork/route review and pre-trip truck. I checked truck inventory prior to starting daily route (my daily route was between 41-57 deliveries). I handled customer inquiries, sold additional products, collected money and repossessed equipment. I supported all RSRs, as needed. My route consisted of Residential & Commercial deliveries. I was responsible for “Top Priority Customers”, ASU and Sky Harbor Airport (obtained an airport security clearance badge). I finished my day completing pm paperwork, inventory, refuel, and post trip paperwork.

Street Sweeper

Mr. Dirt of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
06.2008 - 05.2012

I processed daily paperwork and completed daily truck inspections (VCR's). I prepared, coordinated and executed routes. I cleaned streets, gutters and track outs at constructions sites, parking lots, and streets (including HOA's); contracted by builders, city and counties. I conducted minor truck repairs. I was water truck driver, as needed.

Education

Certificate of Completion -

Job Corps
01.1999

Business Skills Certificate -

Carlmont Business Academy
01.1997

High School Diploma -

Carlmont High School
01.1997

Skills

  • Equipment Safety
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Equipment Operation
  • Operations Support
  • Regulations Compliance
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Map Reading
  • GPS Mapping
  • Decision-Making
  • Electric Hand Trucks
  • Route Navigation Software
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Assisting Customers
  • Class B License with Tanker Endorsement

Timeline

Material Handler

Ball Corporation
10.2023 - Current

Equipment Operator

City of Glendale
03.2016 - 10.2023

Delivery Driver

Bon Suisse, Inc.
04.2015 - 02.2016

Route Sales Representative

Nestle – Arrowhead division
06.2012 - 04.2015

Street Sweeper

Mr. Dirt of Arizona
06.2008 - 05.2012

Certificate of Completion -

Job Corps

Business Skills Certificate -

Carlmont Business Academy

High School Diploma -

Carlmont High School
Alvin Blue Sr.